Burda Style For people who sew

Description

Last Halloween I made a life-size pin cushion costume. The construction came down to the last minute so I didn’t get any in-process photos and only some quick snaps of the costume itself.

It is basically a round, stuffed pillow with a round back held up by straps made of plain ribbon.
I used wooden plant stakes (the kind with wire curls at the end for securing in planting foam) painted silver with pom poms glued on the end as pins. I “screwed” the wires into the foam and secured it with hot glue.
The matching hat is just a mini version – a stuffed shape with green felt leaves, pins, and a little comb to stick in the wig.

Its one of my favorite costumes though I aim to out-do myself this year!

Material Notes

recycled red felty synthetic fabric, pom poms, wooden plant stakes, silver spray paint, vintage petticoat, recycled stuffing

Categories

Season

Fall

For

Women

Garment Type

Costume

Style

Other

Material

Cotton, Knits/Jersey, Other